Occupational Therapy Blog
Smart Uses of Technology: Recommendations for Free Apps
Smart Uses of Technology: Recommendations for Free Apps Many of the kids I see are very interested in technology. Some of them even know how to use a cell phone better than I do! Here is a review of some of the best free apps I’ve found to improve emerging fine motor...
How Do I Choose a Sport for my Child with Special Needs?
Things to consider before registering for an activity Are you the parent of a child with special needs? Since it seems like the majority of kids are enrolled in at least one sport these days, you may be wondering what type of activity would best fit your child’s...
Tools to Help Your Child Transition to Baby Foods
Tools to Help Your Child Transition to Baby Foods Transitioning from the bottle to stage 1 baby foods can be tough, especially if your child has oral sensory aversions, is having difficulty with weight gain, or has a history of an NG or G-tube or currently has one....
How To Make a Sensory Box
Sensory boxes are a great tool for infants and children with special needs, especially children with limited motor skills. The idea of a sensory box is to provide an environment that is sensory rich and provides opportunities for learning. Children can learn by...
Tips for Engaging Your Child in Play
Do you have a difficult time engaging your young child in play? So much of the time as adults, we can find ourselves trying to get a child to engage in play the way we think it should be done. For example, a child bangs a spoon on a toy kitchen set instead of using...
Low Muscle Tone and Interventions Explained
Low Muscle Tone and Interventions Explained Low muscle tone, or hypotonia, refers to decreased tension in a muscle when it is at rest. You’re child might feel floppy or it may feel like you’re picking up a child who is sleeping even though they are awake. Children...